Baylor PsyD Changes?

[boxerman78]

When I was preparing all of my PsyD applications I noticed that Baylor in Waco had made some changes to their program a few years back. To me it had taken on quite a research flavor. I am somewhat limited in the state of Texas because there are only 2 Clinical Psychology PsyD programs (in addition to a Counseling Psychology PsyD in San Antonio that I have little interest in)...so I was applying to the difficult to get into "research-flavored" Baylor, and the seemingly easy to get into Argosy- Dallas. I was actually turned off a bit by Baylor because of the larger research component, and the fact that they would take none of my master credits for transfer (from what I understand they take no transfer work from anyone regardless of what school you went to).

Back to the point- while interviewing at Argosy Dallas, I overheard a rumor from another applicant, that Baylor is in the process of transitioning their PsyD program into a PhD program...does anyone know if there is any validity in this statement? It seems like it would be a lot of hoops Baylor would have to jump through if they were really planning this.

If by some chance that is in the works, that would leave only Argosy-Dallas in the entire state of Texas (and I add HUGE state of Texas) to have a PsyD program in Clinical Psychology - and it is still in the works of becoming APA accredited.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!

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[Therapist4Chnge]

They've always had a stronger research component then the average Psy.D, so it isn't that surprising. I loved the program when I looked at it, but I missed the final cut.

 

[WannaBeDrMe]

it wouldn't surprise me either. they are top notch and have been for at least seven years when I first looked them over. I can't remember my personal view of their research aspects but I never considered going there...never even had an application. probably bc I didn't feel I would have been strong there bc of their standards/style.

also, lots of states have zero psyd programs... some regions have as few as 5 to share between all the states.

 

[paramour]

When I was preparing all of my PsyD applications I noticed that Baylor in Waco had made some changes to their program a few years back. To me it had taken on quite a research flavor. I am somewhat limited in the state of Texas because there are only 2 Clinical Psychology PsyD programs (in addition to a Counseling Psychology PsyD in San Antonio that I have little interest in)...so I was applying to the difficult to get into "research-flavored" Baylor, and the seemingly easy to get into Argosy- Dallas. I was actually turned off a bit by Baylor because of the larger research component, and the fact that they would take none of my master credits for transfer (from what I understand they take no transfer work from anyone regardless of what school you went to).

Back to the point- while interviewing at Argosy Dallas, I overheard a rumor from another applicant, that Baylor is in the process of transitioning their PsyD program into a PhD program...does anyone know if there is any validity in this statement? It seems like it would be a lot of hoops Baylor would have to jump through if they were really planning this.

If by some chance that is in the works, that would leave only Argosy-Dallas in the entire state of Texas (and I add HUGE state of Texas) to have a PsyD program in Clinical Psychology - and it is still in the works of becoming APA accredited.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!

I know nothing about Baylor's potential transition to a PhD program but wanted to comment on their refusal to accept your master's credits. This is actually fairly common of many doctoral programs (at least PhD ones; can't attest to PsyD as I did not apply that route), so I'm not surprised that Baylor (one of the top PsyD programs and better clinical psyc programs) would opt not to give credit for previous coursework.

And, there are plenty of states that do not even have one PsyD program, so I personally do not foresee a problem if Baylor does pursue the transition into a PhD program.

 

[deleted176373]

Back to the point- while interviewing at Argosy Dallas, I overheard a rumor from another applicant, that Baylor is in the process of transitioning their PsyD program into a PhD program...does anyone know if there is any validity in this statement? It seems like it would be a lot of hoops Baylor would have to jump through if they were really planning this.

Thanks!

I asked this question VERY directly when I applied 2 years ago, they emphatically stated that they had NO intention of changing to a Ph.D. from a Psy.D. They further said that although they had made these research oriented changes that NO way would they change the program to a Ph.D., but that was in early 2007.

Mark